Posted on 04/23/2010 2:41:22 PM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD
Bret Michaels was rushed to the hospital late Thursday night after suffering a massive hemorrhage near his brain stem, this according to People.com.
Michaels is reportedly in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital. According to the report, Michaels was suffering from excruciating headaches earlier in the day.
According to the report, Michaels underwent several tests -- including CAT Scans and MRIs.
The report claims it was determined Michaels suffered from a "subarachnoid hemorrhage" -- bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
Earlier this month, Michaels was rushed to the hospital after experiencing stomach pains -- he ended up having his appendix removed.
Story developing ...
From TMZ:
Bret Michaels doesn’t just need good medical attention to survive his current condition — he also needs luck.
According Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, people who don’t receive proper medical treatment after suffering a subarachnoid hemorrhage have a 20% to 30% chance of experiencing a second bleed within the first month — and the odds of surviving a second bleed are extremely slim.
Cedars states, “Recurrent bleeding has a 70% mortality rate.”
Fortunately, Michaels is reportedly being treated in a capable medical center.
However, it appears as though Michael’s is already beating the odds — Cedars reports that roughly 1/3 of people who have a subarachnoid hemorrhage die during the hemorrhage because of extensive brain damage. Obviously, Michaels has already cleared that hurdle.
As for Michaels treatment, Cedars warns, “Because of the ominous prognosis with delayed definitive therapy, referral to a center of excellence with experience in treating subarachnoid hemorrhage is imperative.”
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0lxkLl0qP
If you Google his name....look at the Wiki link in the listing. It was on there.
Disregard it, tho. As someone posted earlier.....trolls are out in force.
How sad. I hope he is going to be ok.
Prayers for a seemingly nice guy :-(
And how would he fare under Obamacare with this condition?
Oh no. I hope he puls through ok.
He was in Raleigh a while back for a concert. Local rock DJ was commenting days later on the show/concert (multiple acts, etc.). He went on and on about what a nice guy this man was. Down to earth, easy to talk to, not hung on himself, not playing “rock star”, etc. etc. etc. He was really struck by that.
Sounds like my kind of guy. God bless him, may He restore his body completely, and show Himself mighty on his behalf. In Jesus’ name.
Poor guy. I was never into Poison, but from what I have read Michaels is a pretty decent guy. Also a Pennsylvania boy.
Damn. My wife was a huge fan of his “Rock of Love” shows on VH1 (and that pretty much means I was a fan as well).
Hoping he pulls through. He’s too young and has been enjoying something of a comeback in his career.
Shit, that really sucks. Brett is from Butler, PA - just north of Da Burgh.
Its not on there anymore, unless I’m missing it. Plus, don’t believe anything from Wiki, people can go there and post what they want
He just came from Baghdad singing for our soldiers in the 10th Mountain, and was also there in 2007.
I met him here in Hollywood 2 years ago. You’d think he was a prick but he blew everyone away with his “ah shucks” attitude.
Prayers for his health.
Pretty much sums it up for me too. . .
My wife died from an aneurysm at the base of her brain.
She was completely asymptomatic - she exercised regularly and we ate well and didn’t overdo things.
Doctor said the ONLY thing that might have found it before it happened was a very detailed cat scan.
I miss that woman. Always will till my time comes around.
Amen!!! I pray for healing and full recover. I pray he knows Jesus as well.
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